ᐅ Edging for terrace, driveway, and splash protection without curbstones

Hello,

We had another appointment with the landscape gardener... He suggested that the terrace (80x40x5 cm (31.5x15.7x2 inches) concrete slab), paths around the house (60x40x5 cm (23.6x15.7x2 inches) concrete slab), driveway (multi-format 8 cm (3.1 inches)) and the splash protection could be installed without curbstones since it looks better that way... Of course, my wife really likes that...

Is this actually possible? For example, I think that with the terrace and paths, the concrete chamfer can only be applied 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2 inches) to the slab, and after a few years everything might start to loosen and slip...?

It’s not about saving on curbstones – if they are necessary, we will definitely include them...

Are there any standards or regulations regarding this? The landscape gardener probably does not care what happens after the 2-year warranty period...

Thanks

se_na_23 schrieb:

and also install the splash guard without curbs because it looks better...

That means giving up the last 10cm (4 inches) of flood protection. In heavy rain, water will be right up against the house.
I would only do that if the house is on a hilltop. On any property, suddenly 10,000 liters (2,640 gallons) of water can accumulate, either from above or from friendly neighbors.

Nida35a schrieb:

I would only do that on a mountain peak.

Living on a slope... Is it safe to build a path and terrace there without worries? Or will I regret it in 10 years?

se_na_23 schrieb:

Living on a slope... Is it safe to build a path and terrace there without concerns?

If you are certain that water will never flow down the hill. I would carefully observe during heavy rain where the water comes from and where it drains, then decide where to place edges accordingly.

Nida35a schrieb:

If you are sure that water will never flow downhill.
I would carefully observe where water comes from and where it drains during heavy rain, and then decide where to place edges.

The neighbor above has a wall on the boundary, so nothing comes down from there... However, the soil is clayey. When it rains, we currently have small ponds everywhere that dry up again within 1-2 days.

se_na_23 schrieb:

When it rains, we currently have small ponds everywhere that dry up again within 1-2 days.

If there is heavy rain, you end up with large ponds standing next to the house.
In my case, it would be clear to design edges and pathways with a slope so that small and large ponds and streams drain, for example into a soakaway with an overflow.